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10.2.8: Exekias, Attic black figure amphora with Ajax and Achilles playing a game

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    Achilles and Ajax, heroes of the Trojan War, break from battle to play a friendly game that hints at a tragic future.

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    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, detail with Ajax's shield
    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, detail with Achilles
    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, detail with Ajax's shield close
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    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, detail with Ajax
    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, handle motif
    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, detail with game
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    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, detail with Achilles's face
    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, detail with Ajax close
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    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, looking down
    Exekias, Attic black figure amphora, other side
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